Famous Speeches: Kamala Harris’ vice president-elect acceptance speech
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Read the passage Famous Speeches: Kamala Harris’ vice president-elect acceptance speech. Then answer the questions below.
Read the passage Famous Speeches: Kamala Harris’ vice president-elect acceptance speech. Then answer the questions below.
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Which quote shows Kamala Harris's perspective on the role of women voters in this election?
"Women who fought and sacrificed so much for equality, liberty, and justice for all, including the Black women, who are too often overlooked, but so often prove that they are the backbone of our democracy."
"And to the woman most responsible for my presence here today — my mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, who is always in our hearts."
"And what a testament it is to Joe's character that he had the audacity to break one of the most substantial barriers that exists in our country and select a woman as his vice president."
"But while I may be the first woman in this office, I won't be the last.
Because every little girl watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities."
Which issues did Vice President Harris want to address during her term? Select two correct answers.
voting rights
job discrimination
healthcare
the pandemic
racism
Drag each quotation from the source into the correct box based on whether the statement is a fact or an opinion.
"You chose Joe Biden as the next president of the United States of America."
"Joe is a healer. A uniter. A tested and steady hand."
"For four years, you marched and organized for equality and justice, for our lives, and for our planet."